150 years of Duisburg: A journey through time in the glamorous industrial era!

150 years of Duisburg: A journey through time in the glamorous industrial era!

On March 9, 2025, an exciting event shapes the cultural and city history museum Duisburg. The exhibition "Time Travel through the City History" invites visitors to deal with the history of Duisburg around 1900. Harald Küst, an expert in this area, will lead through the event. The topics of industrial boom, belief in progress and economic dynamics are the focus.

Despite the historical review of a flowering era, a comparison with today's economic uncertainties is inevitable. In the past, Duisburg has suffered several times from structural crises that have hit the city strongly. These developments are considered in a broader, national context, which reveals a particularly necessary need for action. Entry to this informative event is included in the museum entry, with adults paying 4.50 euros and children and beneficiaries.

historical insights and guided tours

In addition to the main exhibition, family leadership with Werner Pöhling will take place on September 20, 2025. This event deepens the topic of the "age of industrialization in Duisburg". From 3 p.m. Pöhling will explain the development of Duisburg to the so -called “City of Montan”, which has been running to today's industrial city.

The roots of Duisburg's industrial development dates back to the 17th century when the first manufactures for the processing of tobacco products and textiles were created. In the mid -18th century, the construction of a railway network and the expansion of the ports in Duisburg and Ruhrort became decisive for economic development.

• Adults: 4.50 EUR
• reduced: 2.00 EUR

Duisburg enjoyed the reputation of being one of the richest cities in Germany in the high phase of the economic miracle. The tour of the museum department "City History" offers an exciting exploration of this eventful time in about 90 minutes.

The comprehensive opportunities to deal with city history are a sign of the lively interest in Duisburg's past. On its website, the city museum Duisburg provides further information about upcoming events and the history of the city: www.stadtmuseum-duisburg.de .

In these exhibitions, it becomes clear that the past is not only a series of historical data, but also tells living stories that are also important for the future of Duisburg. The challenges that the city faces today are inextricably linked to its rich and often turbulent history.